Bright Lilly Healthcare is seeking compassionate, reliable and dedicated Disability Support Workers/ Disability Carers to join our team in Albany WA on a permanent, full-time basis for multiple positions. Join Bright Lilly Healthcare and provide respectful, person-centred care and practical assistance that supports clients to live safely, independently and with dignity in their homes and communities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $80,000 – $82,000 per annum 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Work-life balanced working environment
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and respectful workplace
• Meaningful work supporting people to achieve greater independence and quality of life

Task & responsibilities

• Provide respectful, person-centred support that promotes client choice, independence, dignity, privacy and inclusion.
• Provide care, companionship and emotional support to people living with disability.
• Assist clients with everyday activities and daily living tasks while encouraging independence.
• Assist with personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, continence care and other personal care requirements.
• Provide mobility assistance, including transfers and movement around the home and community.
• Assist clients with meal preparation, cooking and food-related activities.
• Perform general household duties including cleaning, laundry, vacuuming and maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment.
• Assist clients with shopping, errands, appointments and other everyday activities.
• Accompany and support clients to participate in social, recreational and community activities.
• Follow individual support, care, behaviour and risk-management plans as applicable.
• Assist with medication management in accordance with individual support plans, training, organisational procedures and applicable requirements.
• Where appropriately trained and competent, provide additional supports such as PEG feeding, catheter care, bowel or stoma care, diabetes support, seizure support, wound care or respiratory support.
• Monitor and report changes in a client's wellbeing, condition, behaviour or support needs to the appropriate supervisor.
• Complete accurate progress notes, handover information, incident reports and other required documentation.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with clients, families, carers, supervisors and relevant support professionals.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries and client privacy at all times.
• Follow Bright Lilly Healthcare policies, procedures, WHS, infection control, manual handling and applicable requirements.
• Participate in mandatory training, team meetings, supervision and professional development.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness, compassion, respect and professionalism at all times.

Qualification & experience

Applicants must possess:

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services or a similar field
• At least one year of relevant work experience in disability support, aged care, personal care or a related care environment. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Compassionate, reliable and respectful approach to client care.

Mandatory Requirements

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current National Police Clearance.
• Current Working with Children Check, where applicable.
• Current First Aid – HLTAID011.
• Current CPR – HLTAID009.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle, where required.
• Smartphone suitable for electronic documentation and communication.